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Question period touched on fertilizer costs and food security. The Conservatives said high fertilizer prices are hurting farmers and asked how much revenue the government has collected from the 35 percent tariff on imported fertilizer. The minister said the government is monitoring global conditions affecting fertilizer supply and will support farmers. A Liberal member said Canadians want more of the food supply controlled domestically and asked about the government’s food plan; the minister pointed to a $3.2-billion investment intended to improve how food is sold, transported and distributed and to make food more affordable.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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John Barlow

Conservative
“High fertilizer costs are hurting farmers, and Canada is the only G7 country with a tariff on imported fertilizer. I want the minister to tell us how much money the government has collected from this 35 percent tariff.”
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Mr. Speaker, the president of Grain Farmers of Ontario warned that we cannot have affordable food if farmers cannot afford to farm. Fertilizer prices are crippling, and suppliers are now telling farmers they may not even have enough supply for next season. Canada is the only G7 country that has a tariff on fertilizer imports. Can the minister tell me exactly how much the Liberal government has collected from the 35% tariff and how much it has robbed from the pockets of Canadian farmers?

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Heath MacDonald

Liberal
“We are watching world events closely, especially the shortage of fertilizer. I met with other world leaders last week to talk about this. We will do everything we can to support our farmers.”

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Mr. Speaker, we are caught in a geopolitical situation around the world. We are certainly keeping an eye on the situation. Hopefully, the peace talks are going forward for the Strait of Hormuz. We understand that there has been a real issue relevant to fertilizer. We are monitoring the situation closely. I met with my G7 partners last week. We had a good discussion. The whole topic was on fertilizer in this country and around the world. We will consider every opportunity to make sure that we stand behind our farmers.

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Kent MacDonald

Liberal

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“Most Canadians want us to control our own food supply and support our farmers. We need to grow and process more food here in Canada. I want the agriculture minister to tell us about the government's food plan.”
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians understand that food security is national security. In fact, a Nanos Research survey released this month for Dairy Farmers of Canada found that 94% of Canadians believe it is important that Canada maintain as much control as possible over its food supply. The survey also found significant support for Canadian farmers and the supply management system, which helps ensure a stable and reliable food supply. As a farmer myself, I know the importance of growing, producing and processing more of our food here at home. Last week our Prime Minister unveiled Canada’s national food strategy. Could the Minister of Agriculture—

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Heath MacDonald

Liberal
“We are spending 3.2 billion dollars to support farmers and make food more affordable. This money will help fix how food is sold, transported, and distributed across Canada.”
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Mr. Speaker, last week was an exciting time for processors, farmers and the Canadian public. This approach is about finding solutions at home that will improve access and affordability, with a $3.2-billion investment, the largest investment in AAFC’s history. It means addressing the underlying challenges for food affordability, the way food is being sold, transported and distributed. That will support farmers, consumers and small independent grocers. A more Canadian food system means one that is more reliable and supports local food, lower costs and stronger communities. More choice means more control and more Canada.

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